Akankha Vagga, Ākaṅkha-vagga: 1 definition

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Akankha Vagga means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

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Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

The eighth chapter of the Dasaka Nipata of the Anguttara Nikaya.

It consists of ten suttas on such subjects as the thornless life, the obstacles to desired things, Migasalas questions on the future life of individuals, the likeness of a bad monk to a crow, the qualities of the Niganthas, etc. A.v.131-51.

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Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

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